Housekeeping for Seniors in Affton, MO: Help at Home

Local figures

Senior Housekeeping in Affton, MO: the local picture

12%

of residents 65+ have difficulty doing errands alone (12% in St. Louis County)

2,021

households headed by someone 65+ own their home (80%)

33%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (32% in St. Louis County)

502

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

About 460 Affton residents 65 or older have difficulty doing errands alone (12%; 12% in St. Louis County); housework usually becomes hard around the same time.

2,021 Affton households headed by someone 65+ own their home and 491 rent. In a house, say whether you also need help with stairs, the yard or the garage; those are often separate jobs.

Affton compared with St. Louis County and Missouri

Census figure	Affton	St. Louis County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with difficulty doing errands alone	12%	12%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	32%	30%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.4%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	18%	21%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	8.2%	10%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	18%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,740	$63,295	—

Older residents in towns around Affton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Errand difficulty (65+)
Green Park, MO	1.9 mi	595	7.5%
Lemay, MO	2.5 mi	2,439	19%
Shrewsbury, MO	2.5 mi	1,761	17%
Crestwood, MO	2.8 mi	2,531	6.5%
Webster Groves, MO	3.0 mi	4,585	14%
Concord, MO	3.0 mi	4,406	12%

What it covers

What a caregiver for housekeeping can help with

Dusting, vacuuming and mopping
Laundry, ironing and changing beds
Kitchen and bathroom cleaning
Taking out trash and recycling

Cost

What housekeeping help costs in Affton

At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $4,395 monthly median income of Affton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Consumer Directed Services in Missouri: how a relative becomes a paid caregiver.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver for housekeeping

Housekeeping help is non-medical and often comes alongside companionship or meal help. Heavy cleaning, deep cleaning, moving furniture and yard work are usually separate jobs, so say in your posting exactly what you need.

Questions worth asking: Which household tasks will you do, and which not? Do you bring your own supplies? Can you combine housekeeping with company or meals? More in our senior housekeeping guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Senior Housekeeping in Affton: common questions

How much does housekeeping help cost in Affton?

At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $4,395 monthly median income of Affton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Is a housekeeper the same as a caregiver?

Not always. A housekeeper cleans; a caregiver may also give company, meals and personal care. Many caregivers on CaregiverConnect do light housekeeping as part of their visits.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

Housekeeping Help for Seniors in Affton, MO